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EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK- Replacement

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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29 Aug 2024 at 11:36

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07 May 2024 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has extended its contract for EForm licences, support, and development for the GOV.UK licensing system. The project, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, includes a backend management system enabling local authorities to manage licences and process applications and payments. Located at E1 8QS in London, the procurement falls under a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The current contract, initially ending on 30th September 2024, has been extended to 30th September 2025, with its value increased to £273,600. The award, announced on 24th September 2023, was granted to Apto Solutions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive support and development solutions for public sector projects. SMEs are particularly well-suited to undertake the requirements of this contract, given the GDS's preference for engaging smaller enterprises. With a total contract period extending until the end of September 2025, businesses in the IT consulting and software development sphere can gain valuable experience and strengthen their portfolio by supporting a critical government service used by citizens and local authorities nationwide.

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Notice Title

EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK- Replacement

Notice Description

EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK Licensing system. The Licensify EForms and backend system is part of the GOV.UK licensing service, a live transactional service which has been running for over 10 years. The end to end service allows citizens to find, apply and pay for a large set of licences online and includes a backend management system for local authorities to manage what licence forms they offer and to process the applications and payments made. Additional information: Update (29/8/24) : Contract extension: The current contract expiry date: 31/09/2024 is extended to 31/09/2025. The contract value is uplifted by PS136,800 to PS273,600.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3edcbe-4110-484a-afc6-f5dc049e0194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£273,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTO SOLUTIONS

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